Tag: savings

TOPEKA — The Kansas delegation to the U.S. House came together to support passage of legislation saving the state an estimated $41 million by recalibrating interest on water storage contracts at Milford and Perry lakes.…

Budgeting is a critical skill that builds healthy financial behaviors and habits. Establishing financial goals that are important to you and writing them down sparks a commitment to achieving those goals. A budget can help…

Cooking for one or two people can sometimes feel like a burden. While it can be tempting to skip meals, opt for convenience foods, or go out to eat, preparing meals at home can be…

TOPEKA — A plan by Republican legislative leaders to flatten income tax rates would save billionaire political donor Charles Koch an estimated $875,000, while most of the state’s workers would save between $37 and $84…

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly said the next scheduled reduction in the state’s sales tax on groceries Jan. 1 would cut the rate in half to 2% and enable shoppers in Kansas to avoid $150…

With the holiday season fast approaching and inflation rates remaining high, spending can get out of control quickly.Large family meals, decorations, and gifts are common costs throughout the months of November and December. These things…

A member of a steering committee that led a successful school bond campaign asked board members for an update on the financial impact of the project. Ray Maloney of LaHarpe, a steering committee member known…

There’s a way to shave thousands of dollars off the cost of a bachelor’s degree that’s more reliable than applying for dozens of scholarships and hoping one of them comes through. Community college. Kansas has…

Ever feel like you can’t get ahead? Saving at tax time may help you get started. Saving throughout the year can be tough. It may feel like every paycheck is spent before you get it. …

Precision isn’t always possible when it comes to retirement planning. That doesn’t mean you have to wing it and hope your savings don’t expire before you do. Looking at the income, living expenses and life…